Chemistry · Classification of organic compounds based on functional groups and those containing halogens, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, homologous series

The organic solvent is:

The organic solvent is:

  • A. water
  • B. hydrogen peroxide
  • C. hydrochloric acid
  • D. carbon tetrachloride

Step-by-step solution

An organic solvent is a carbon-based compound. Water (A) is inorganic, hydrogen peroxide (B) is inorganic, and hydrochloric acid (C) is inorganic. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) contains carbon and is classified as an organic solvent, even though it is not derived from living organisms.
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